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State of Utah-bswift Press Release 
Jul. 28, 2009, by bswift
bswift, a national leader in employee benefits technology, has been selected by the State of Utah to provide online health plan enrollment and administration technology for the “Utah Health Exchange,” an Internet portal that is the cornerstone of Utah’s approach to health system reform.
Do Health Care Savings Start in the Cafeteria?
Dec. 07, 2009, by Melanie Warner
Implementing a wellness program can translate to real health care cost savings.
Opposing Claims Cloud the Debate on an Overhaul
Nov. 23, 2009, by David Herszenhorn
Democrats and Republicans have very different perspectives on the effects of the proposed health reform bill.
What the Health Bill Does on Taxes
Nov. 23, 2009, by Martin Vaughan
Wealthy taxpayers and employers who do not offer health insurance to employees will face higher taxes to help pay for health care reform.
Health Overhaul Quiz
Nov. 17, 2009, by Wall Street Journal
Test your knowledge of health reform with this interactive quiz!
Drug Makers Raising Prices Before Reform
Nov. 17, 2009, by Duff Wilson
Wholesale drug prices have been rising dramatically, even as drug manufacturers express their interest in lowering drug costs. Critics claim that drug companies are trying to get ahead of health care reform by raising prices now so that later cuts aren’t as painful.
Analyst Doubts Health Overhaul Can Pass
Nov. 17, 2009, by Reed Abelson
Richard Evans, a Wall Street analyst, predicts that health care legislation will not pass this year.
Parsing the House Health Bill
Nov. 09, 2009, by Janet Adamy
The health bill recently passed by Congress will affect many different groups if it is signed into law. Here, Janet Adamy outlines what changes we can expect.
House Passes Health Bill
Nov. 09, 2009, by Kate Phillips
The health care reform bill has passed the House and will now move on to the Senate. The vote breakdown and full text of the bill are linked to in this article.
Op-Ed: Why “free market competition” fails in health care
Nov. 04, 2009, by Joe Flower
Health care cannot operate as a free market because of the nature of medical supply and demand.
Small Business Goes to Washington
Nov. 04, 2009, by Robb Mandelbaum
Representatives of small businesses participated in a Congressional hearing to express their support of health care reform.
Breaking Promises
Oct. 30, 2009, by Grace-Marie Turner
A critical look at the health reform bill currently before the House.
Buoyant Democrats Unveil Health Care Legislation
Oct. 30, 2009, by Robert Pear and David M. Herszenhorn
A health care reform bill has been introduced in the House, which means that both houses of Congress are currently considering health care reform bills.
This American Life: More is Less
Oct. 28, 2009, by NPR
The causes of the rise in health care costs are examined in this “This American Life” episode.
Uwe Reinhardt: Hidden Costs of Health Care
Oct. 28, 2009, by NPR
Uwe Reinhardt discusses the hidden costs of health care.
A Debate in Massachusetts
Oct. 28, 2009, by The Wall Street Journal
Examining the successes and failures of Massachusetts’ health care overhaul can shape national reform.
Universal Coverage: A Revenue Windfall?
Oct. 26, 2009, by Anne Underwood
Arthur Ullian explains how reforming health care could actually increase revenue for the federal government.
Small Business Faces Sharp Rise in Costs of Health Care
Oct. 26, 2009, by Reed Abelson
Small businesses are facing huge insurance premium increases in 2010. While the higher premiums partially reflect increases in medical costs, some experts believe that the insurance industry is raising rates to remain profitable even after health care reform legislation is passed.
Senate Leader Takes Risk Pushing Public Insurance Plan
Oct. 23, 2009, by Robert Pear and David M. Herszenhorn
Harry Reid has added a public health plan proposal to the health care bill. While public support for a government-sponsored health plan has been growing, Reid’s proposal has not been universally well-received in the Senate.
They Say You’ll Have a Choice. You Won’t.
Oct. 21, 2009, by David Leonhardt
Ron Wyden’s proposed health exchange programs haven’t made it into the health bill and Americans will be left with less choice as a result.
Merging the Senate Bills
Oct. 21, 2009, by David M. Herszenhorn
Two health legislation bills currently before the Senate will be combined to address five major health care reform issues.
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